Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced significant flight delays and schedule changes for routes to Beirut from September 13 to 15, 2024, affecting several destinations. The changes are attributed to technical reasons involving aircraft insurance risk allocation between Lebanon and other destinations.
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced free booking changes for passengers affected by flight schedule adjustments in early September. These adjustments are due to ongoing issues with aircraft insurance risks, particularly for flights between Lebanon and other countries. The revised schedule includes delayed incoming and outgoing flights from Beirut, affecting various destinations including Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, Jeddah, and Kuwait. Passengers booked on these flights are eligible for one free change to their booking.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that the approval for former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to come to India was granted at short notice. The MEA spokesperson emphasized that the situation regarding Bangladesh remains fluid.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the long-standing relationship between India and Russia, based on shared interests, during a weekly press briefing. Jaiswal highlighted that in a multipolar world, nations have the freedom to choose their own partnerships, urging for understanding and respect for such realities.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed the deaths of 98 Indian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reported that a total of 175,000 Indian pilgrims have visited Hajj so far this year.
India has expressed strong opposition to the Canadian Parliament’s recent observation of a minute of silence in memory of Hardeep Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist. The MEA spokesperson stated that India opposes any move giving political space to extremism and violence. This incident follows previous tensions between India and Canada related to allegations of Indian involvement in Nijjar’s murder, which India has denied. India continues to express concern over Khalistani activities in Canada and urges the Canadian government to take action against extremist elements.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is processing a request from the Karnataka government to cancel the diplomatic passport of suspended JD(U) MP Prajwal Revanna, who is facing sexual harassment charges. The request was made in light of an arrest warrant issued against Revanna by a Special Court for Elected Representatives. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the cancellation of Revanna’s passport. Revanna, who fled the country on April 27, 2024, is accused of several incidents of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. He is the grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and contested as the NDA candidate in the polls from Hassan.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has attributed the recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to Islamabad’s systematic plundering of resources from the region. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Pakistan’s exploitative policies have deprived the local people of their rightful resources and benefits. The MEA reiterates that Jammu, Ladakh, and Kashmir are integral parts of India and will always remain so.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has commented on the recent protests at Columbia University and other American universities. He emphasized the importance of balancing freedom of expression, responsibility, and public order in democratic societies.
